I: The Shark
Owner of the Duncan; leads the shark hunt and extraction of the bottle.
The Three Documents
Leads the examination of the documents, deciphers their meaning, and resolves to organize a rescue expedition.
III: The Captain's Children
Mentioned as having traveled to London to present the document to authorities; expected to return soon.
Lady Glenarvan's Proposal
Returns from London with the government's refusal; initially despairing, he embraces his wife's proposal.
The Departure of the Duncan
Resolves to sail to the rescue of Captain Grant and orders the Duncan prepared for a circumnavigation.
An Unexpected Passenger
Hosts the tour of the yacht and expresses confidence in the rescue mission.
Jacques Paganel Is Undeceived
Cordially welcomes Paganel, explains the Duncan's mission, and offers hospitality; notes Paganel's reputation for absent-mindedness.
The Geographer's Resolution
Glenarvan humorously and persistently argues for Paganel to stay, pointing out the scientific opportunities in Patagonia.
Through the Strait of Magellan
Commits to making Robert a man of honor and leads the expedition.
The Course Decided
Leads the expedition and makes final preparations, choosing the land party by lot.
Traveling in Chile
Leads the expedition, adopts Chilean costume, and commands the party to maintain order, especially restraining Robert's eagerness.
Eleven Thousand Feet Aloft
Leads the expedition, makes the difficult decision to continue on foot, and shows concern for Robert's welfare.
A Sudden Descent
Leads the group, takes charge of gathering fuel, and remains awake through the night, troubled by presentiments of danger.
Providentially Rescued
Desperate and grief-stricken over Robert's disappearance; refuses to leave the valley; spots the condor and leads the rescue.
Thalcave
Leads the expedition; negotiates with Thalcave and the Indians for supplies.
News of the Lost Captain
Leads the expedition and questions Thalcave about the prisoner.
A Serious Necessity
Disappointed at not being able to speak with the Gaucho Indians, hoping for news of the Britannia's crew.
In Search of Water
Leads the advance party with Thalcave and Robert; expresses concern over the lack of water and comforts Robert with kind words about his father.
XIX: The Red Wolves
Leads the defense against the wolves, comforts Robert, and is deeply moved by Thalcave's sacrifice.
Strange Signs
Frustrated by the lack of Indians and anxious for news of Captain Grant; decides to follow Thalcave's advice to reach Fort Independence.
A False Trail
Desperate after learning the trail is false; leads the group to Fort Independence seeking information.
The Flood
Leads the party, deeply disappointed by the failed search, and struggles to keep hope during the flood.
A Singular Abode
Leads the discussion about the search; expresses discouragement but resolves to continue following the 37th parallel.
XXIV: Paganel’s Disclosure
Initially skeptical of Paganel's reinterpretation but eventually convinced, leading the group to set course for Australia.
Between Fire and Water
Climbs to the observatory with Paganel and Robert, expresses concern about the storm, and gives instructions for the night.
The Return on Board
Anxiously watches for the Duncan through the night, leads the farewell to Thalcave, and presents his wife's portrait as a gift.
A New Destination
Leads the expedition and reassures everyone of their continued search for Captain Grant.
Tristan d’Acunha and the Isle of Amsterdam
Examines books and documents aboard the yacht; allows crew to hunt seals for profit.
The Storm on the Indian Ocean
Glenarvan consults with Captain Mangles about the storm and supports the decision to run the yacht ashore if necessary.
A Hospitable Colonist
Expresses despair over the failed search, but later decides to continue to Cape Bernouilli; leads the party ashore.
The Quartermaster of the Britannia
Leads the questioning of Ayrton, expresses astonishment at the revelation, and seeks advice on the next steps.
Preparations for the Journey
Leads the expedition preparations, secures Ayrton's agreement to guide them, and arranges transport and supplies.
An Accident
Leads the expedition and consults with Ayrton about crossing the river; trusts Ayrton's judgment.
Crime or Calamity?
Leads the expedition, shields Lady Helena from the crime details, and plans to privately question Ayrton about the convicts.
Fresh Faces
Discovers the sleeping boy Toliné with Lady Helena.
A Warning
Leads the expedition, decides to continue the course despite Ayrton's suggestion, distributes food to the aborigines at his wife's request.
Wealth in the Wilderness
Accepts the Pattersons' hospitality and listens to their story.
Suspicious Occurrences
Leads the expedition, grows uneasy at the mysterious deaths of the horses and oxen, and considers Ayrton's advice to send orders to the Duncan.
A Startling Discovery
Leads the group and consults with others on the best course of action after the loss of the animals.
The Plot Unveiled
Wounded by Ayrton's bullet but recovers; dictates the letter to Tom Austin.
Four Days of Anguish
Learns of Ben Joyce's plot to seize the Duncan; decides to keep the party together and wait for the river to subside.
Helpless and Hopeless
Glenarvan is determined to reach Twofold Bay but is devastated upon learning the Duncan has sailed under Ben Joyce's command.
A Rough Captain
Despondent over the loss of the Duncan but resolved to return to England; searches the coast for signs of his crew and finds convict evidence.
The Wreck of the Macquarie
Consumed by anxiety, he paces the deck obsessively searching for the Duncan, fearing it has become a pirate vessel; his usual energy and hope have given way to despair.
Vain Efforts
Leads the group, supports John Mangles' decisions, and participates in the labor to free the ship.
XLVII: A Dreaded Country
Decides to leave the wreck and leads the group ashore, helping to moor the raft.
XLVIII: Introduction to the Cannibals
Captured by Kai-Koumou; maintains composure and negotiates with the chief regarding ransom or death.
A Momentous Interview
Leads the captives with composure, shoots Kara-Tété to defend Lady Helena, and negotiates with Kai-Koumou for their lives.
The Chief's Funeral
Confesses to killing Chief Kara-Tété and is sentenced to death at sunrise.
Strangely Liberated
Leads the prisoners in prayer and resolves to die with dignity; orchestrates the escape with Robert's help.
The Sacred Mountain
Leads the group, examines the mountain for escape routes, and attempts a nighttime reconnaissance.
A Bold Stratagem
Leads the group in executing Paganel's plan and oversees the escape.
From Peril to Safety
Overcome with despair upon recognizing the Duncan in convict hands, but later rescued.
Why the Duncan Went to New Zealand
Returns to the Duncan with his companions, questions Tom Austin about the yacht's presence in New Zealand, and learns of Ayrton's confinement.
Ayrton's Obstinacy
Questions Ayrton about Captain Grant and the Britannia, but fails to get answers.
A Discouraging Confession
Presides over the interview with Ayrton, agrees to trust him, and accepts the proposal to maroon him on a Pacific island.
A Cry in the Night
Awakened by the commotion, attempts to console Robert and Mary, but is skeptical of the hallucination.
Captain Grant's Story
Leads the reunion; relates Ayrton's story; gives final words to Ayrton before his abandonment.
LX: Paganel’s Last Entanglement
Patron of the expedition and of Robert Grant's future plans; learns Paganel's secret from the major.
